Sermons on Abandonment Of The Gospel:

How Could He? [peter's Denial Of Christ] Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 24, 2011

So often we judge Peter harshly for his denials of Christ, but how often do WE find ourselves walking in his shoes! We need to remember that this story does have a great ending!

Luke 22:54-62 [ESV] 54Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. 55And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56Then a servant girl, seeing him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

I'm So Alone!

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Jun 7, 2013

1 Kings 19:1-8 Speaks of how even great characters of the Bible sometimes felt as though God had abandoned them. When we feel that nobody loves us we need to remember that we are never forsaken and we are never alone for we have a God that loves us!

“I’m So All Alone” by Steve Keeler Elijah, in a contest between Jehovah God and Baal, had just shown that Baal, the god of Jezebel, was a false god and that Jehovah was the One True God! He had embarrassed the queen by proving that she and her idol god were liars and cheap ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Unbelief

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 5, 2016

We must grow in faith for our Lord.

FAITH AND UNBELIEF Luke 17: 5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. Romans 10: 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 14: 23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Is Counting On Your Silence

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 27, 2011

The enemy is counting on you to never tell anyone of that one violation that’s keeping you held captive...

The Enemy is Counting on your Silence In this season you cannot let anybody have so much authority over your life that they block you from growing and developing. Many of you this afternoon are being held captive by your past hurts and have now given someone ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Leaves The Table Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2019

When God hides His face from a society, that society becomes more and more degraded.

When God Leaves the Table (Romans 1:24-32) 1. Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum velocity. The idea is to simulate the frequent incidents of collisions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Must I Do: Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2013

The Great Commission: Keeping the main thing the main thing.

WHAT MUST I DO? PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS MARK 13:10 Big Idea: The great commission is the primary task of Jesus’ church. It is our compass that points us in the direction God wants us to go. Is the main thing the main thing in our congregation? SERIES INTRO We are asking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dinner Guest

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent Mary and Martha

5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 The Dinner Guest 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Song Of A Pregnant Teenager

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

Often times we find it difficult to submit to God’s will, but Mary serves as an inspiring example of how we can submit to God even when God’s plan is an utter mystery to us.

The Song of a Pregnant Teenager / Luke 1:47-55 Third Sunday of Advent, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 16 Dec. 2001 She was the last girl anybody expected to fall under this kind of disgrace. Fourteen years old, a freshman at Jerusalem High School with a straight A average, Mary always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Baptist

What Preaching Ought To Be

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

What should preaching look like

Intro: - Rom 10:14 and how shall they hear without a preacher? - One day a father sat down with his 8 year old girl and explained with great pride that her grand-father was a preacher, and that her great-great- grandfather was a preacher, and that her great-great-great grandfather was a preacher. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Our Community With The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by David Cook on Oct 9, 2010

God is calling all His servants to follow Him into the harvest fields to preach and demonstrate His kingdom.

One of the goals of our church is to reach out into this community God has placed us in and to minister to their needs. Every Christian is primarily called by the Lord to serve. A missionary was sent into the deepest parts of a jungle and fell into the hands of a band of cannibals. Realizing they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross: Foolishness, Fantasy Or Freedom? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 10, 2014

The message of the Gospel and how God chose to bring about redemption is one that many question, doubt and mock b/c they believe it to be senseless, but those of us in Christ understand it fully and we are called to live it out and proclaim that message!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 7, 2014 Date Preached: February 9, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Foolishness, Fantasy or Freedom? Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:18-25 [ESV] – Read v22-25 here 22For Jews demand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For Everyone

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2005

Events in the house of Cornelius of Caesarea prove the Gospel of Christ is meant for everyone.

Good News for Everyone Acts 10:1-8 INTRO.: Jesus told His disciples they would witness for Him in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) We can trace the Gospel’s progress through the pages of the Book of Acts. Chapter nine relates the story of Saul’s conversion. God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Long, O Lord?

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Apr 16, 2001

A sermon to help those who feel abandoned by God.

Psalm 13 One of the loneliest times we can have comes when we face a time of need without having a loving friend to talk to about it. Everyone needs at least one trusted friend in whom to confide. Elisha A. Hoffman, author and composer of more than 2,000 gospel songs, was pastor of a church in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: *other

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Spiritual Formation Is A Community Pr

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Spiritual Formation is a Community Project

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Spiritual Formation is a Community Project Galatians 4:12-20 Do you ever feel like you are not experiencing change, growth, being shaped by Christ? Worse yet, do you ever feel that you or people you care about are veering off the road, making decisions that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Story Of Peter

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story.

Dramatic Monologue My Beginning Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story. Even though its been a couple thousand years, I remember it like it was yesterday. I was fishing in the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31, John 1:20-31